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If you want to have a cat as a companion for an elderly person who suffers from a slight allergy to cat and dog fur, which breed would be the best.

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Hi Lorien,

 

It is very kind of you to want to help.

 

The best breed for an alergic person would be the Devon or Cornish Rex. These cats have curly short hair like a poodle and are low allergy:

 

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/devon.html

 

Theyy are also sweet, smart, clean and loyal.

 

http://cats.about.com/od/allergiesandcats/a/allergictocat.htm

 

You may be able to get a free one at www.petfinder.com

 

Best of luck and God bless you,

 

Terri

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Expert: Terri Riba
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